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Ashley explores the difference between outsourcing your judgment to AI and using it to pressure-test your thinking, with a practical framework for hospitality operators.

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Hosted by Jason Littrell · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Welcome to Hospitality Strategy Lab , the podcast where science meets service. Join host Jason Littrell as he dives into the cutting-edge world of hospitality covering industry pioneers, tech innovators, and behavioral economics. Each episode explores how AI, automation and data-driven strategies can enhance guest experiences and drive repeat business. From practical tips to big-picture insights, we’re here to give you the strategies you need to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry. Whether you’re a bar owner, restaurant manager, or hospitality operator, this podcast is your playbook for creating habit-forming guest experiences and sustainable growth. Tune in and change the way you think about hospitality. Templates, Tools, and Training: https://ho
Jason Littrell hosts Hospitality Strategy Lab with Jason Littrell, a business show with 53 episodes published.

Ashley explores the difference between outsourcing your judgment to AI and using it to pressure-test your thinking, with a practical framework for hospitality operators.

Ashley breaks down why the best people in hospitality leave without warning, and what operators can do to stop losing the people they need most. https://hospitalitystrategylab.com

Jason Littrell sits down with David Helbraun , a hospitality law expert, to break down the legal challenges that restaurant owners face in NYC and beyond. From HR and employee handbooks to leases, ADA compliance, and AI-

Ever wonder why you buy what you buy? Jason sits down with behavioral scientist Dr. Kai-Markus Mueller to explore the fascinating intersection of consumer psychology , neuroscience , and pricing strategy . From the subtl

Jason sits down with Tom Selementi, CEO of Spread Bagelry, to discuss how a strong morning strategy can set the tone for team performance and customer experience. They dive into operational habits, team dynamics, and lea

Jason sits down with behavioral scientist Matt Wallaert to unpack why most hospitality technology fails, not because of features, but because operators were never part of the design process. They discuss demand-side thin

Welcome back to the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast , hosted by Jason Littrell . In this episode, Jason sits down with Franck Desplechin , founder of Incrementum Hospitality , to explore the systems, leadership mindset,

Welcome back to the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast , hosted by Jason Littrell . In this episode, Jason sits down with Rob Ontell , founder of Ontell & Associates , to break down the legal realities of opening and opera

Welcome back to the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast, hosted by Jason Littrell . In this episode, Jason sits down with Joe Mikulich to explore the realities of building and operating successful restaurants in Las Vegas—o
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🎙️ MISTAKES WERE MADE — Special Series on Hospitality Strategy Lab Three hospitality veterans walk into a podcast and share the moments that humbled them. Alex Strange, bar manager at Holiday Cocktail Lounge, takes us b

Welcome back to the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast . In this episode, host Jason Littrell sits down with John Russ and Elise Russ , the husband-and-wife team behind Clementine , a James Beard–nominated restaurant redef

Welcome to another episode of the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast , hosted by Jason Littrell . In this episode, Jason sits down with Kevin Pedeaux , the driving force behind St. Roch Market , a historic multi-vendor foo

Welcome to another episode of the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast, hosted by Jason Littrell. In this episode, Jason sits down with AI expert Jim Marsh of JMC Intel to explore how artificial intelligence, chatbots, and a


Welcome to the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast! In this episode, host Jason Littrell sits down with Andrew Watts and Vinnie Cimino, the powerhouse duo behind Cordelia in Cleveland—named the “Best Place to Work” just two

Welcome back to the Hospitality Strategy Lab Podcast ! In this episode, host Jason Littrell sits down with Kyle and Rachel Ford and takes you behind the scenes of the Ford Media Lab , a trailblazing visual intelligence a

Welcome to the Hospitality Strategy La b podcast, where science meets service and big ideas meet practical strategy. In this episode, hosts Jason Littrell and Shampaigne Graves dive into the intricacies of communicating

Ready to grow your bar or restaurant? Head to https://jlittrell.com to start a free trial! https://hospitalitystrategylab.com/post/behavioral-psycology-in-hospitality-with-matt-wallaert *** Welcome to the Hospitality Str
Tom Selementi
Spread Bagelry
1 appearance on this show
Franck Desplechin
Incrementum Hospitality
1 appearance on this show
Rob Ontell
Ontell & Associates
1 appearance on this show
Matt Friedlander
MF Hospitality
1 appearance on this show
John Garda
In-Service Society
1 appearance on this show
Charles Hardwick
Drinkmark / Blue Owl
1 appearance on this show
Eamon Rockey
Rockey's Liqueur
1 appearance on this show
Alex Strange
Holiday Cocktail Lounge
1 appearance on this show
Rob Morton
Paul's Oak Island
1 appearance on this show
John Russ
Clementine
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Pedeaux
St. Roch Market
1 appearance on this show
Jim Marsh
JMC Intel
1 appearance on this show
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